Monday, July 02, 2007

Pear Crumble Loaf

I've had some previous success with Liz Franklin's Quick Breads so I thought it was about time I returned to it's pages for another recipe. I was drawn to the photo of the Peach Streusel Loaf mainly due to it's hazelnut topping.

I've made a couple of adjustments to the original recipe - I've replaced the one peach with three pears (one peach just doesn't seem enough to justify calling it a peach loaf) and in the topping I've added 60 grams of hazelnuts rather than the meagre 2 tablespoons listed in the recipe.

Hi there-Long time lurker...Just wanted to say how in love I am with your gorgeous blog. This recipe is no exception. I am one of those jaded food people (I teach cooking in the US) and am usually bored by a lot of food writing, but I love love love visiting here. I'm making the coca tonight. I love the idea of the lemon, thyme & cumin crust. Thanks!

Haalo - I love pears in baked goods and think that it pairs so well with either hazelnuts or almonds (my preferred nut). I think your modifications are justified, giving a loaf that is more robust and intensely flavoured. I'm keen to try this one before I leave for a long holiday to the US. Cheers!

Hi, just wanted to say this looks fabulous. So much so that I decided to make it as soon as I saw it. The only thing is, I was wondering what size loaf pan you used? Mine seems to be too small. The loaf is overflowing all over my oven. I'll let it cook and see how it goes...